Ontario Food Handler Certification Practice Test 2026
Ontario food premises must have at least one certified food handler or supervisor on site during every hour of operation. Courses and tests are given by public health units and approved providers. Practice test 1 covers Ontario rules; the other sets cover food safety basics across Canada.
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Godkänt: 70% or higher (for example, Middlesex-London Health Unit). Ansvarig: Ontario public health units and Ministry of Health approved food handler training providers (O. Reg. 493/17). Öva gratis här med 114 frågor, alla med svar och förklaring. Kontrollerad mot officiella källor den 10 oktober 2026.
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Svar: A. At least one certified food handler or supervisor who has completed food handler training
Since July 1, 2018, Ontario food premises must have at least one person on site who has completed food handler training whenever the premise is operating.
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Svar: B. July 1, 2018
The food handler training requirement under O. Reg. 493/17 applies from July 1, 2018.
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Svar: C. Ontario Regulation 493/17 (Food Premises)
O. Reg. 493/17 under the Health Protection and Promotion Act covers food premises in Ontario.
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Svar: C. 5 years from the date of issue
The Middlesex-London Health Unit says its food handler certificates are valid for 5 years.
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Svar: D. 70% or higher
Certificates are issued to students who score 70% or higher on the test.
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Svar: B. The certificate, or a photocopy kept on site
The certified person must be able to produce the certificate. A photocopy kept on site, for example in a binder, is accepted.
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Svar: C. A person on site who makes food safety decisions during that shift
The certified person must be on site making food safety decisions. They do not need a supervisor title.
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Svar: A. Yes
Certificates from other Ontario public health units are accepted.
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Svar: A. 82°C
Whole poultry must reach 82°C for at least 15 seconds.
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Svar: A. 71°C
Pork and pork products must reach 71°C for at least 15 seconds.
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Svar: C. 74°C for at least 15 seconds
Food mixtures containing hazardous foods must reach 74°C for at least 15 seconds.
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Svar: C. To its original cooking temperature for at least 15 seconds
Reheat food quickly to its original cooking temperature for at least 15 seconds, and do not use steam tables to reheat.
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Svar: C. 4°C and 60°C
Hazardous food stored between 4°C and 60°C is in the danger zone and can lead to a fine.
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Svar: C. English, French, Arabic, Chinese, Punjabi, Russian and Spanish
The free manual is available in seven languages. Ask the test location which languages the test is offered in.
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Det riktiga provet: 70% or higher (for example, Middlesex-London Health Unit)
Bra att veta före provet
- Every food premise must have at least one certified food handler or supervisor on site while it is operating (since July 1, 2018).
- Middlesex-London Health Unit certificates are valid for 5 years and need a test score of 70% or higher.
- Certificates from any Ontario public health unit are accepted by the others.
- A photocopy of the certificate kept on site is accepted for inspections.
- Whole poultry must reach 82°C, pork and ground meat 71°C, and fish 70°C, each for at least 15 seconds.
- Hot food must be held at 60°C or hotter.
Vanliga frågor
Does every worker in Ontario need a food handler certificate?
The regulation requires at least one certified food handler or supervisor on site whenever the premise is open. Many employers ask all staff to certify.
How long is an Ontario food handler certificate valid?
Middlesex-London Health Unit certificates are valid for 5 years. Check the expiry date on your own certificate.
What mark do I need to pass?
Middlesex-London Health Unit requires 70% or higher. Other providers set their own pass marks.
Will my certificate be accepted in another part of Ontario?
Yes. Certificates from Ontario public health units are accepted across Ontario.